Hunting: Pursuing Wild Game!

Hunting is an enriching outdoor activity that can draw one closer to nature and its rhythms and be a great bonding experience with friends and family. Yet, given that guns are involved, it is potentially dangerous and great care must be taken to avoid danger on the hunt. This book lays out all the potential hazards and most common mistakes and accidents, while also spelling out exactly what steps to take and preparations to make to insure a safe and successful hunt. This book covers all the bases so that its readers will too; giving them the tools and knowledge they need to enjoy a long life full of transformative experiences in the wilderness.

In the world of hunting, nothing generates awe and excitement like seeing a photograph or trophy of record-breaking harvest-a 10-point deer, a massive moose or caribou, a pronghorn antelope, a towering black or brown bear, a big horn sheep, and even walruses and wild cats. This book draws readers in closer to that excitement, inviting them into the thrilling stories behind those photographs and trophies. Chock full of the enthralling anecdotes and the true tall tales behind some of the most dramatic and compelling record-breaking harvests, this book grabs hold of the reader's interest and imagination and never lets go. Also included is an important chapter on the preservation and conservation efforts so crucial to future hunters and successful hunts.

People have hunted for centuries, for recreation, sport, and for food. There are skills to develop and personal tricks to learn, all while the hunter enjoys the challenges of each hunt. A particularly challenging type is wing shooting. The hunter must shoot the prey while it's in flight. This outdoor guidebook advises amateur hunters on where to hunt, what equipment is necessary, and how to hunt safely.

A superb guide to safe, ethical, and enjoyable waterfowl hunting, this book covers everything a young hunter needs to know-from what to wear and pack to shooting strategies and the construction of duck blinds. Strongly emphasizing gun safety and adherence to state and federal regulations throughout, readers are provided with information about gun safety courses, the necessary hunting permits and licenses, and other laws relating to hunting limits, seasons, and private and public property. The ethics of hunting are emphasized, including a discussion of how to hunt in a humane and sustainable way. The book is full of practical pointers concerning hunt planning, optimum waterfowl hunting weather and habitats, foul weather gear, first-aid kits, the setting of decoys and construction and use of duck blinds, bird calls, and other inside tips that are the equivalent to a lifetime's worth of wisdom acquired by a veteran hunter.

The wild turkey is one of the most popular and plentiful game birds in the United States. Wild turkeys are fascinating to watch and pursue, and they are also an important staple of holiday dining. This exciting book provides an excellent introduction to the sport of hunting this interesting bird, including safety considerations, licenses, gear, and hunting strategies.

Readers of this book learn about hunter education, responsibility, planning hunts, hunting methods, and what tasks to perform after an animal is harvested. Big game hunters do not wipe out an entire population, and it's illegal to hunt animals that are endangered. Instead, licensed hunters support laws to protect wildlife from extinction and contribute to balancing wildlife populations. Some of the big game covered in this instructive guide include white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bear, and wild boar. Interesting sidebars support the narrative, and a rich resource section ensures that budding and responsible hunters have all they need to hunt the right way.

Falconry is the practice of hunting wild game by means of a trained bird of prey; it's both a sport and an art. In this captivating narrative, readers learn that falconry requires commitment, patience, and hard work. Falcons are fierce, fearless, and determined predators that are supremely well adapted to pursue and take down game. Experienced falconers often tell prospective apprentices that falconry can become more of a lifestyle than a pastime. Readers considering this sport must weigh whether they can balance such a demanding activity with school, extracurricular activities, and social life. The volume examines all the resources required for this unique working partnership as well as how falconers must attend to a falcon's needs, how to hunt, and the sport's regulations and responsibilities.

Hunting varmints is a form of pest control. Animals that are considered varmints include raccoons, opossums, coyotes, bobcats, and prairie dogs. Varmint hunting controls excess animal populations, providing farmers and ranchers with a valuable method of restricting nuisance wildlife populations so that they don't overrun and overgraze farmlands. This engaging book explains preparation, responsibilities, ethics, hunting techniques, and steps to take after a harvest. Readers will become familiar with varmint traits and the hunting challenges of these wily, mischievous, and crafty animals.

You may not realize it, but many of today's most popular dog breeds were actually bred hundreds, if not thousands, of years ago to be expert hunters. Their size, coat, color, behavior, and unique abilities were all carefully selected and engineered to assist in the hunting of game big and small, including deer, foxes, waterfowl, and even rats. Some were also bred to assist on the farm, working as shepherds. Though more often found walking on leash and lounging in living rooms today, these special breeds are still used by modern hunters for the same purposes for which they were originally bred. This book introduces the reader to the various classes, types, and breeds of hunting dogs, their various specialized characteristics, their skills, and their temperament. This is an indispensable guide to anyone considering buying and training a hunting dog, and a fascinating read for any dog, or history, lover.

This educational book explains what small game hunters need to know to be successful and safe during the hunt. The most frequently hunted animals in the United States and Canada are small game. Rabbits, squirrels, woodcocks, and quail are just some of the small game found in the crosshairs. Finding and shooting these small targets is challenging and exciting. Small animals are fast, cautious, and well adapted to their environment. When hunters are successful, they harvest low-fat, delicious meat. Readers learn that people can legally hunt an animal only during its hunting season. All states have bag limits for each small game animal that is hunted and that this limit may change annually as a wildlife management tool. Fun sidebars continue to impart important information and the book concludes with a helpful resource section.